CR

Cycas fugax

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Cycas fugax faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely slow growth rate and reproductive cycle make recovery particularly challenging.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cycas fugax inhabits tropical lowland forests and forest margins in the Philippines, typically growing on well-drained soils in areas with high humidity. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in association with other native Philippine flora.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cycas fugax classified as Critically Endangered?
Cycas fugax is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Cycas fugax faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Philippines. The species is further threatened by overcollection for the horticultural trade, as cycads are highly valued ornamental plants. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' extremely slow growth rate and reproductive cycle make recovery particularly challenging.
Where does Cycas fugax live?
Cycas fugax occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cycas fugax?
The main threats to Cycas fugax are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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